Helpful Resources

Domestic Violence Information

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About VINELink

VINELink is the online version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Some states have the ability to display this website in Spanish. Please click on the state where you wish to search. If this option is available, you will see an "English | Espanol" toggle in the upper right hand corner of the website. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email, text message (SMS), or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through their participating state or county toll-free number. Go to the Washington State main page for VINELink online services.

About Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Shelters

If you are a victim of domestic violence, you should get out of the situation. Often times this means staying with a friend or family member until you are safe to be out on your own. There are also many shelters available in the area for domestic violence victims, including:

Legal Information

Safety Planning

Nobody has to live with domestic violence, but in order to get out of the situation, you must plan for your safety. If abuse has occurred once in a relationship, it is likely to happen again. Plan your actions before violence occurs so you are prepared to leave. The following information will help you: